MH-067 Brothertiger - Lovers"Lovers" - the first single from Brothertiger’s Golden Years, is a slice of warm chillwave from Ohio native John Jagos and three remixing parters in crime. The original showcases emotive vocals over a driving, direct bass line and Eighties-inspired synth hooks that dance and whir. The song’s video, which exudes sexuality, is directed by Kiki Allgeier and stars two leotard-clad models draped with early MTV fashion and color schemes. It’s off-kilter retro vibe perfectly captures the mood of the track. Three remixers compliment the original with fine production work. Jessie Ruins washes the track in melodrama by adding large, dramatic keyboard tones that recall the sounds of early video stars like Thompson Twins and Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark. Japan's Avec Avec provides a mix that highlights synth-pop's R&B and funk underpinnings and mixes in elements of Japanese lounge and instrumental hip-hop. Rounding out the single is a version from Italy’s Casa Del Mirto that reduces the BPM to find a groovier, more sensual song song hiding inside.

Tracklist

01. Lovers

02. Lovers (Jesse Ruins Remix)

03. Lovers (Avec Avec Remix)

04. Lovers (Casa Del Mirto Remix)

Release Details

Release Date: 01/17/2012

Running Time: 16:13

Download/Available/$3.00

LOSSLESS/Available/$5.00

Territory: World

Reviews Summary

Lounge friendly sounds that transport you to a sandy shore on any coastline where there is sun and fun to be had. - The Fader / Wow… what an awesome track that will surely be leaving us grooving for sometime to come. - Best New Tracks / Yeah, this absolutely rules. - YVYNYL

Brothertiger has been holding a very prime spot in my secret DJ arsenal over the last few months, and I’m excited for his debut full-length on Mush Records, Golden Years in oh-twelve. Athens, Ohio’s John Jagos tones it back a bit on "Lovers"- the smooth, low-key synth bounce is interrupted by a slightly uneasy if supposedly assuring vocal response - “There’s nothing wrong with me / Can’t you see, it’s gonna be alright.” Vibrant video from Kiki Allgeier. Keep on the lookout for Golden Years. - Head Nodz